February 23, 2010

Do negative ratings improve pubs?

 

Filed under: Uncategorized — ratemypub @ 10:18 pm

 

We want to know if you have seen any improvement in a pub that has been rated negatively on our site. Have the staff become more helpful, the atmosphere or music improved, or the pints tasted better as a result of a few negative comments. Or not. Our site was not initially set up to improve lagging standards, but it would be interesting to know if it has.Thanks

February 4, 2010

Straight and Gay Bars-Never the twain shall meet?

 

Filed under: Uncategorized — ratemypub @ 12:24 pm

 

In most of our cities we have gay bars and straight bars. Straight people can sometimes feel uncomfortable in gay bars. Similarly gay people can sometimes feel out of place in straight bars.

As part of adding details to a pub, we have the option of ticking “gay friendly”.  So do and most don’t. What the term actually means isn’t specific, and sometimes it is ticked as a way of criticizing the pub! 

My question is whether all sexualities can really enjoy their night together, and why, in 2010 do we have to split them down the middle. I know it can annoy some gay people when straight people come into their pubs,
and some straight people get very uncomfortable with same-sex affection in public. Do you think we will ever get to the stage where everyone can drink together without any hassle. 

Or do you know any places that are truly open-minded to everyone? Let us know who where they are.